West Virginia Penitentiary
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Moundsville · West Virginia · Prisons & hospitals
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A historic prison on West Virginia's paranormal visitor route.
Historical background
The West Virginia Penitentiary, located in Moundsville, West Virginia is now a withdrawn and retired gothic-style prison that operated from 1866 to 1995. The site is now being maintained as a tourist attraction, museum, training facility, and filming location.
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The story behind the stop
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Plan your visit
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